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CHEM 109 - Introductory Chemistry
A study of the basic principles of chemistry with special emphasis on problem solving and quantitative literacy, and biological and environmental applications of chemistry.
General Education: B1 Physical Science
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CHEM 109L - Intro Chemistry Lab
Optional inquiry-based introductory chemistry lab can be taken concurrently or after CHEM 109 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq or Coreq: CHEM 109 with a C- or better)
General Education: B3 Laboratory Activity
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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CHEM 110 - Chemistry I
Develops problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, atomic and molecular structure, quantum theory, chemical bonding, and periodic properties. Students must complete an Introductory Chemistry course such as CHEM 109 , or have a passing score on CSUMB’s chemistry placement exam.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq or Coreq: MATH 130 or MATH 150 with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHEM 110L )]
General Education: B1 Physical Science
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CHEM 110D - Supplemental Workshop for CHEM 110
Optional supplemental problem-solving workshop in an active-learning setting. Designed for students who have completed high school chemistry or introductory chemistry but want additional support to succeed in General Chemistry in an active-learning setting.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 110 )
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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CHEM 110L - Chemistry I Lab
Required lab course for CHEM 110 . Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 110 )
General Education: B3 Laboratory Activity
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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CHEM 111 - Chemistry II
Develops problem-solving skills related to solutions, phase changes, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, organic chemistry, biochemistry, electrochemistry, metal complexation, and nuclear chemistry.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (CHEM 110 and CHEM 110L ) and (MATH 130 or MATH 150 ) with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHEM 111L )]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CHEM 111L - Chemistry II Lab
Required laboratory course for CHEM 111 . Emphasizes qualitative and quantitate experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 111 )
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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CHEM 195 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 0-4
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CHEM 197 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry for Biologists
Survey of organic compounds, with an emphasis on biological processes. Nomenclature, structure in two and three dimensions, and reaction mechanisms are explored. Emphasizes structure and reactivity of common functional groups found in biomolecules, including carbohydrates and peptides.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHEM 111 with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHEM 210L )]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 4
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CHEM 210L - Survey of Organic Chem Lab
Required lab course for CHEM 210 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 210 )
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 1
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CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I
Nomenclature, structure, bonding, reactivity, and formation of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds, and alcohols. Includes intro to spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 111 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 5
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CHEM 295 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 310 - Biochemistry I
Topics include bioenergetics, protein function; enzymes, DNA and RNA structure and function, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, signal transduction, and regulation, bioinformatics. (Cross-listed BIO 310 )
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 210 or CHEM 211 or CHEM 312 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Units: 3
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CHEM 310L - Biochemistry Lab
Optional lab course for CHEM 310L. (Cross-list with BIO 310L )
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (BIO 310 or CHEM 310 with a C- or better) or (Coreq: BIO 310 or CHEM 310 )]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II
Synthesis, reactions, and analysis of organic compounds, with applications to biology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 211 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only
Units: 5
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CHEM 320 - Environmental Chemistry
Examines chemistry in seminal environmental science case studies with analysis of the primary literature and quantitative methods as well as pertinent popular literature and news coverage. Topics are selected to form a sound basis for meeting the expectations of potential employers in environmental science with respect to background knowledge of the field at large and include atmospheric, terrestrial, marine, and aquatic studies.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 111 and STAT 250 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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CHEM 320L - Environmental Chemistry Lab
Laboratory course with topics and techniques selected from atmospheric, terrestrial, marine, and aquatic sciences. Emphasis will be placed on both laboratory methods and quantitative analysis of results.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L and STAT 250 with a C- or better) or (Prereq or Coreq: CHEM 320 with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2
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CHEM 350 - Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry
Lecture and laboratory course develops skill and understanding of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis. Covers a range of spectrophotometry, chromatography, spectrometry, and titrimetry methods. Students are billed a materials fee.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: (CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L ) and [(CHEM 210 and CHEM 210L ) or (CHEM 211 ) with a C- or better]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 4
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CHEM 394 - Chemistry Internship
Students obtain practical experience in a chemistry-related (paid or unpaid) internship. Students must document academic learning through journals, annotated bibliography, and/or reports appropriate to the internship. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units. (Graded Available)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 2-4
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CHEM 395 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 397 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 410 - Biochemistry II
Covers metabolism and regulation of a variety of biomolecules and transport and signaling pathways.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 310 or BIO 310 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 3
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CHEM 420 - Bioorganic Chemistry Topics
Survey of selected topics from the current chemical literature in bioorganic chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 310 or BIO 310 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 430 - Environmental and Agricultural Chemistry Topics
Selected topics from the current literature in environmental, analytical, and agricultural chemistry. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (CHEM 350 ) and (CHEM 210 or CHEM 211 ) with a C- or better]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 432 - Aqueous Chemistry
Chemistry of molecules and materials in aqueous solutions relevant to marine, aquatic, and biological contexts. Topics may include pH and pOH, buffering, alkalinity, ionic strength, solvation and solubility, volume and mass fraction, osmolality and tonicity, and water activity.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 310 or CHEM 320 or CHEM 350 or BIO 310 or BIO 320 or MSCI 331 or ENVS 315 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 3
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CHEM 440 - Forensic Chemistry Topics
Selected topics from the current literature in forensic chemistry. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (CHEM 350 ) and (CHEM 210 or CHEM 211 ) with a C- or better]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 450 - Special Problems in Chemistry Laboratory
Covers theory and practical application of instrumental methods of analysis, culminating in a faculty guided lab research project. Students submit a written report summarizing the research findings. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units. Depending on research topic, students must complete either CHEM 350 or BIO 310L and or CHEM 312 .
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-2
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CHEM 495 - Special Topics
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Letter Grade Available)
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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CHEM 497 - Independent Study
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.
Typically Offered: Periodically offered
Units: 1-4
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